Fork-tailed Storm-Petrel Photo Gallery
Medium-sized bluish-gray storm-petrel with a forked tail (fork not always visible) and a steep forehead. Underparts are paler with darker contrasting underwings. Patters on the surface of the water to feed.
© Ken Chamberlain / Macaulay LibraryOregon, August 25, 2018Medium-sized bluish-gray storm-petrel with a forked tail (fork not always visible). Note small bill, darker gray forehead, and dark ear patch.
© Michael Bolte / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, May 07, 2017Medium-sized bluish-gray storm-petrel with a forked tail (fork not always visible) and a steep forehead. Note dark ear patch and pale upper wing band.
© Alex Lamoreaux / Macaulay LibraryWashington, August 01, 2015© Bryce Robinson / Macaulay LibraryAlaska, September 22, 2016
© Bryce Robinson / Macaulay LibraryAlaska, September 22, 2016
Hovers above the surface of the water while pattering its feet to feed.
© Ken Chamberlain / Macaulay LibraryOregon, August 27, 2016
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